New BusinessNZ CEO has positive vision for business
Katherine Rich has taken the helm as Chief Executive atBusinessNZwith a positive vision for business in 2025.Ms Rich was appointed to the role by the BusinessNZ Board in August, with a...
Local business leaders in running for national tourism awards
Turning a $2.7 million loss into a $300k profit and pioneering New Zealand’s first global ski pass are just some of the achievements that have two Christchurch tourism leaders vying for...
International Antarctic Centre bought by Willowbank
Iconic Christchurch wildlife reserveWillowbankhas bought theInternational Antarctic Centreand will take over ownership from 2 December 2024. Willowbank co-directors and siblings Mark...
Record visitor numbers for Air Force Museum just the start
In the last year the Air Force Museum of New Zealandhas experienced record visitor numbers – and with the imminent arrival of a hugely popular retired aircraft, a new facility in the...
Christchurch Airport delivers big on freight
Christchurch Airport has signed a significant deal with Fulton Hogan to expand its existing freight aircraft parking area, effectively doubling the airport’s freight handling capacity....
Business Canterbury celebrates 165th AGM
Business Canterbury has celebrated its 165th Annual General Meeting, a key milestone for the organisation which has been the home and voice of Canterbury business since 1859.Chief...
Labour weekend marks 50 years for Willowbank
In 1969, Michael and Kathy Willis bought a piece of land covered in gorse and broom on the outskirts of Christchurch with a dream to one day open a zoo. On Labour Weekend 1974, that dream...
Two local innovators recognised for turning science into impact
Two Christchurch innovators were recognised at the 12th annual KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards in Auckland for their outstanding contributions in transforming scientific...
Christchurch Airport gearing up for a huge summer season
Christchurch Airport has been working closely with its airline partners to introduce a summer package that will see a 25% increase in seat capacity on long-haul international routes...
OCR drop welcomed by Canterbury business
Canterbury businesses will welcome the Reserve Bank’s announcement to cut the OCR by 50 basis points to 4.75%.Business Canterbury Chief Executive Leeann Watson says, “The drop will...
Cruise season providing boost for local businesses
Research by NZIER on the economic and social impact of cruise tourism shows the 2023/2024 season generated $5.3 million for the local economy, with total cruise tourist expenditure...
Canterbury exporters tackle rising costs with innovation, optimism for growth
Canterbury’s exporters are cautiously optimistic about the coming year, with 51% expecting their export orders to increase in the next twelve months, according to the 2024 ExportNZ/DHL...
Ārohia Trailblazers set to forge path to global markets
Callaghan Innovation will support seven trailblazing Kiwi businesses with bold ideas to succeed in global markets while forging new pathways for like-minded Kiwi innovators – including...
AI Activator to support rapid adoption of AI technologies
A new Callaghan Innovation-led initiative will support Kiwi businesses of all sizes and stages to boost productivity and competitiveness through the transformative power of artificial...
Connectivity key to Waimakariri biodiversity project
In the last six years over 5000 native seedlings have been planted as part of a biodiversity initiative by Waimakariri Irrigation Limited (WIL).The project started after a biodiversity...
Episode 9: Mr G – The Ideas Consultants
The Bold Company Podcast, hosted by Business Canterbury’s Hannah Weeds and Vaughan Fleming, offers a compelling glimpse into the dynamic world of Canterbury’s business community. In each...
Revolutionary aerial transport system launches in Christchurch
A groundbreaking elevated point-to-point passenger transport system with low energy needs and zero emissions has been launched, offering a local solution to a global problem.Whoosh Solutions
Christchurch Airport’s increased dividend reflects diversification, surge in international traffic
Continued strong performance, underpinned by the diversification of the business and a focus on growing its core business of planes and passengers, has resulted inChristchurch...
Episode 8: Mitchell Anderson, Urban Intelligence
The Bold Company Podcast, hosted by Business Canterbury’s Hannah Weeds and Vaughan Fleming, offers a compelling glimpse into the dynamic world of Canterbury’s business community. In each...
New biosecurity technology protecting New Zealand food security
Local agri-tech company Onside is delivering new biosecurity technology that is transforming biosecurity practices and helping the primary industries better prepare for and prevent...